University of Wisconsin-Madison
Eight weeks: that’s all it takes to ignite your language skills at the Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) at UW–Madison. WISLI offers a unique approach to language instruction due to its intensive environment that allows students to focus full-time on their language learning. The eight-week summer programs, equivalent to two semesters of study, engage students in …
“RISE: Exploring Possibilities for Global Research on Climate Change and Health,” co-sponsored by IRIS NRC, gathered students from multiple academic disciplines across campus to explore issues through a global lens. Speakers addressed the key intersections between climate change and health, with presentations focusing on topics such as heat wave impact on vulnerable populations and the …
The UW–Madison Center for European Studies and Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia hosted an in-person professional development workshop for educators on February 1 titled “Empire and Identity in France and Russia.”
The world faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change to global health crises. The university seeks to address many of these challenges through the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative, focusing on faculty hiring, research infrastructure, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student opportunity across three focus areas: RISE-AI, RISE-EARTH, and RISE-THRIVE.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s African Studies Program continues to enrich Wisconsin libraries through its exceptional READ AFRICA program. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education Title VI program and in partnership with Brittle Paper, the Children’s Africana Book Award, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, this initiative aims to increase the visibility of African …
The Wisconsin International Resource Consortium (WIRC), a collaboration among the nine area studies centers at UW–Madison, continues to provide outreach programming and support through their International Children’s Literature Event. Now in its second year, the event brought together K-12 educators, librarians, and children’s literature enthusiasts for an in-person workshop exploring themes of migration, partition, and …
The Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies (LACIS) program, in partnership with the Mexican consulate in Milwaukee, presented a free public film screening of the poignant documentary Home is Somewhere Else. Held in the Marquee Theatre at Union South, the event was followed by another special screening and workshop for over 150 middle and high …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison and the College of Menominee Nation (CMN) have cultivated a lasting partnership rooted in shared values of sustainability, indigenous knowledge, and global engagement. It is an outstanding example of the Wisconsin Idea, emphasizing the university’s role in serving the broader community. Over the years, the institutions have collaborated on a range …
On November 4, the Middle East Studies Program at UW–Madison hosted a lecture on the unexpected connection and history of Arab Brazil by author and professor Waïl S. Hassan. Hassan’s presentation, titled “Arab Brazil: Ternary Orientalism and the Question of South-South Comparison,” explored the various connections between the two regions. He highlighted the legacy of …
The 52nd Annual Conference on South Asia, a four-day event held from October 30 to November 2, drew over 1,200 attendees from around the globe. Hosted by the Center for South Asia at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the conference is the world’s largest and most influential gathering of South Asian scholars, students, and professionals. The …